'...the footage we saw from Michael confirms that Lionsgate has high expectations for this title. A year ahead of release, Michael has the potential of being one of the biggest cinematic events of 2025.'

#MichaelMovie 👑

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'King noted that he’s been preparing for the movie for seven years, interviewing hundreds of people and carefully considering how to condense his complex life and legacy.'

'Jaafar embodies every inch of his uncle’s charisma and stage presence...'

(via Variety)

#MichaelMovie

At the bottom of this live update page is a highly detailed summary of the #MichaelMovie teaser at CinemaCon.

'Fans will be excited to know Jaafar Jackson sounds just like his uncle, nailing all the vocal cadences, when delivering dialogue.'

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'Jaafar is completely embodying Michael in every sense of the way. From the way he talks to the way he moves, to the way he dances to the way he performs. It was scary identical.'

'Lionsgate had a tremendous panel—so many amazing projects but #MichaelMovie was at the top of it!'

'A surprise look at the MJ biopic closed out Lionsgate’s panel & gave a jolt to theaters owners—who gave it a warm reception.'

“For the 1st time, generations of moviegoers will come together to experience an inside look at the most prolific artist who ever lived.”

#MichaelMovie

On this day in 2005: Mesereau finished eviscerating McManus and LeMarque on the stand.

Two tabloid-happy profiteers deemed not credible by the LA DA in 1994 but who have continued capitalizing off of MJ's name to this day.

'Your idea of justice was millions of bucks, right?' 🤣